Question 1

What is Brandenburg?

Accepted Answer

Brandenburg is a federal state in north-eastern Germany with 2.5 million inhabitants. It completely surrounds the capital, Berlin.

Question 2

What is the state capital?

Accepted Answer

Potsdam is the state capital with around 180,000 inhabitants — renowned for Sanssouci Palace and Prussian history.

Question 3

What is Sanssouci Palace?

Accepted Answer

Sanssouci Palace is the 'Prussian Versailles', built by Frederick the Great. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Question 4

What natural landscapes are there?

Accepted Answer

Brandenburg has over 3,000 lakes (Müritz, Scharmützelsee), extensive forests (Spreewald) and the Märkische Schweiz nature reserve.

Question 5

What is the Spreewald?

Accepted Answer

The Spreewald is a unique wetland with waterways, Sorbian culture and famous gherkins — a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Question 6

What is the economy like?

Accepted Answer

Brandenburg benefits from its proximity to Berlin. Tesla has a factory in Grünheide, and there are logistics, renewable energy and tourism sectors.

Question 7

What is Brandenburg's history?

Accepted Answer

The Mark of Brandenburg was the core territory of Prussia. Frederick the Great made Potsdam his residence and left a lasting mark on the region.

Question 8

What is Sorbian culture?

Accepted Answer

In the Spreewald, the Slavic minority of the Sorbs live with their own language, customs and traditions such as the Easter riders.

Question 9

What universities are there?

Accepted Answer

The University of Potsdam, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and Europa-Universität Viadrina (Frankfurt/Oder) are important higher education institutions.

Question 10

What are the main attractions?

Accepted Answer

Highlights include Sanssouci Palace, the Spreewald, Tropical Islands, Rheinsberg Palace and the historic old town of Brandenburg.

Brandenburg

Potsdam